Reds' Late Rally Falls Short Against Tigers at Great American Ball Park

The Cincinnati Reds, now standing at a 42-47 record, faced off against the Detroit Tigers, who improved to 41-48, in a closely contested game that ended with a final score of 5-3 in favor of the visitors. The game unfolded at the Great American Ball Park under partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering around 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Reds' offense struggled to find its rhythm throughout most of the game, managing only six hits and committing one error. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overcome the Tigers' lead established in the late innings. Spencer Steer stood out for the Reds with an impressive batting average of .333 and an OPS of 1.833, contributing significantly with one RBI. Jonathan India also made notable contributions by hitting .250 and securing an on-base percentage (OBP) of .25.

On the mound for Cincinnati was Fernando Cruz who faced challenges during his appearance, ending up with an ERA of 81.0 and a WHIP of 9.0 after allowing multiple runs which contributed significantly to the team's loss.

The Tigers capitalized on their opportunities late in the game by scoring five runs in the eighth inning off four hits without committing any errors throughout the match. Their ability to seize crucial moments played a pivotal role in their victory over Cincinnati.

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Reds are set to host The Detroit Tigers once again at Great American Ball Park located at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati OH on July 7th at 1:40 PM EDT. This upcoming matchup promises another exciting clash between these two teams and will be broadcasted on BSDET for those looking to follow along from home or elsewhere.